Overhead Garage Door Torsion Spring Adjustment

Look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring.

Overhead garage door torsion spring adjustment.

Torsion springs extension springs and other garage door hardware can cause serious injury or death if not handled and installed properly. The problem is that they have to be worked on when the door is down and the springs are under tension. The cable is attached to the door and runs to an s hook that attaches to the track support. You likely need new garage door torsion springs.

Tension is reduced by removing turns. Do not attempt to install springs or hardware yourself unless you have the proper tools reasonable mechanical aptitude and experience and upper arm strength. They can be very dangerous. To make fine adjustments try adjusting the lifting cable instead of the spring.

To adjust your garage door s side mounted springs first open your door fully and secure it in place with a c clamp below the bottom roller. To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position. With locking pliers clamped on the torsion tube winding bars are used to wind the springs tighter to increase tension. The cone is on the torsion spring on the left side away from the center of the garage door.

With the door propped open take the s hook out of the support and tighten or loosen the cable as needed. Adjustment to torsion springs can be dangerous because they must be adjusted with the door down and the spring under tension. All dura lift springs meet the dasma standard rating of 10 000 plus door open and close cycles. This cone has notches in it that are used to adjust the tension in the torsion spring.

Are you noticing your garage door opening slower or having trouble opening at all. Both the winding and stationary cones are professionally installed for safe operation. These springs help push the door up and keep the full load off the garage door opener. Adjusting garage door torsion springs should not be attempted by most homeowners.

Install new or use this pair of left install new or use this pair of left and right wound torsion springs to replace broken sectional garage door torsion springs. Professional installation is recommended. When springs begin to wear out they don t wind as tightly and don t provide the force necessary to easily lift the heavy. Once your garage door is secured remove the spring hook from the track hanger which will allow you to move the hook and adjust the spring s tension.